SEQ 01. INT. Bella’s Bedroom. Bella is in front of the mirror staring at her own image. Edward enters the bedroom, and kisses her gently. As they kiss, Bella ages until she turns to dust, which is blown away by the wind.

BELLA VO (Voice Over)I’m not afraid of getting older. I’m just scared of losing Edward. I want to be with him forever.

SEQ 02. INT. Cullen’s Dining Room. The room is decorated profusely with pink flowers and candles. The Cullens are gathered around the birthday cake with the number 18 on top.

ALICE(holding camera) Smile, Bella! It’s your 18th birthday!

BELLAAlice, I wish you didn’t–

ALICE(deliberately misunderstanding) You wish for presents? Oh, we have some presents for you too, but you can only open them after blowing out the candles.

EDWARDPlease humor her, Bella. Besides, you should be thankful I stopped Alice from ordering a tent, balloons, an orchestra, and a DANCE floor…

BELLAAlice, you wouldn’t do that to me!

ESMEEdward baked the birthday cake!

EMMETTBaking and cooking…

Emmett rolls his eyes and then grabs Edward in a mock wrestling hold.

EMMETTHow about a little wrestling match with me tomorrow, bro?

EDWARD(laughs) You know I’ll win.

EMMETT‘Cause you read my mind before I can make my fancy moves. Cheater, cheater…

ESMEBoys, please behave.

CARLISLEBella, it would please us very much if we could celebrate this special occasion with you. The last time we had a birthday party was way back in 1935 for Emmett; but, if you would rather not, that would be perfectly fine as well.

BELLAOf course, I’d love to. You’re like family to me.

As she leans forward, she stumbles. Edward saves her from landing face down on the cake. Embarrassed, Bella blows out the candles.

EDWARDHappy 18th birthday, my love.

Edward kisses Bella.

BELLAI hate the fact that I’m one year older than you are.

EDWARDBut, in reality, I’m decades older than you are.

BELLAYeah, any human I know who knows that?

ALICETime to open presents!

BELLA(sees the gifts) Oh no, no, no… I don’t want any one spending money on me!

ESMEBut it gives us so much joy, Bella.

ALICEStop spoiling our fun.

EMMETTC’mon, birthday girl! Open our gift first! Go on, pull the ribbon! It’s a radio / CD player for your truck! But it’s not really there ‘coz I already installed it in your beat up Chevy when you weren’t looking.

ALL (adlib)Emmett!There he goes again.Can’t you keep a secret?

EDWARDYou might as well tell her my gift is inside the CD player. (to Bella) As instructed, I did not spend any cent.

EMMETTWhat? It’s the thought that counts. Pull, pull, pull!

ALLPull, pull, pull!

Bella pulls and gets a paper cut.

BELLAShoot.

EDWARDNo, Jasper!!!

Edward and Jasper collide and knock Bella onto the glass plates, scattering glass and flower petals, while she cuts herself again. Emmett grabs Jasper while Edward goes into a defensive crouch in front of Bella.

CARLISLEEmmett! Edward! Please bring Jasper outside. Esme, Alice and Rosalie, please stay in the other room while I take care of Bella.

CHARLIEBells! What happened? Are you okay? (to Edward) I thought you were going to keep my daughter safe.

EDWARDI’m sorry, sir. It’s my fault.

BELLANo! It was just a stupid accident.

CHARLIEI don’t care whose fault it is. (to Bella) If you’re with him, I expect him to bring you back WITHOUT a scratch. (to Edward) So far, your track record hasn’t been so good. Just recently, she’s gone through a window and broken her leg, which got her hospitalized; and now, as a birthday present, she gets cut badly enough that she requires stitching from a doctor. (holds up three fingers) That’s three strikes. Consider yourself out of the g–

BELLADad. Edward and I have to watch Romeo and Juliet for our English paper.

CHARLIEOkay, okay. (to Edward) I’ve got my eye on you. Both of them.

BELLAGoodnight, Dad.

EDWARDGoodnight, Chief Swan.

SEQ . EXT. Forks sky. The moon is nearly in the new moon phase.

SEQ 04. INT. Charlie’s Bedroom. Charlie is asleep and snoring.

SEQ 05. INT. Swan’s Living Room. Edward and Bella are separately seated on the couch while watching Romeo and Juliet. Bella is half-asleep and falls to the side almost hitting her head on the side table. Edward catches her automatically, brings her to his side while still absorbed with the film.

ROMEO / EDWARD(Edward says the lines along with Romeo)Ha, banishment! be merciful, say ‘death;’For exile hath more terror in his look,Much more than death: do not say ‘banishment.’‘Tis torture, and not mercy: heaven is here,Where Juliet lives; and every cat and dogAnd little mouse, every unworthy thing,Live here in heaven and may look on her;But Romeo may not; he is banished:And say’st thou yet that exile is not death? (Romeo weeps.)

EDWARDBanished. Exiled. Death.

SEQ 06. INT. Cullen’s Living Room. Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett are playing their version of chess, while Carlisle reads and Esme putters around the room.

ALICE(has vision) No! (to Cullens) Edward has decided.

ESMEOh no. Poor Edward.

CARLISLEWe must respect his decision. Family members support each other.

ALICEAren’t families supposed to stay together too? Isn’t Bella part of our family?

CARLISLEThe situation has changed. We have to stay strong for Edward.

EMMETTI don’t get it. What?

ROSALIEGood. (to Emmett) C’mon, we have to pack.

SEQ 07. INT. Bella’s Bedroom. Bella wakes up slowly and sees Edward near the window. A streak of sunlight hits Edward, making him sparkle.

BELLAYou’re so beautiful. I can’t believe you’re mine.

EDWARDI have to go.

BELLA(quoting Shakespeare) Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near day.Therefore stay yet; thou need’st not to be gone.

EDWARDI have to leave you.

BELLAWhat do you mean?

EDWARDWe’re leaving.

BELLAOkay. Let me just grab some clothes and my toothbrush.

EDWARDNo, Bella. I mean my family and myself.

BELLAWhat happened with Jasper — that was nothing, Edward! Nothing!

EDWARDYou’re right. It was exactly what was to be expected.

BELLAYou promised! You promised that you would stay!

EDWARDAs long as that was best for you.

BELLAYou’re the very best part of my life.

EDWARDThis is a mistake.

BELLAIt’s not a mistake!

EDWARDI don’t want you anymore, Bella.

BELLAYou… don’t… want… me?

EDWARDNo.

BELLAWell, that changes things. Don’t. Don’t do this.

EDWARDPromise me one thing.

BELLAAnything.

EDWARDTake care of yourself. Don’t do anything reckless or stupid.

BELLAI will.

EDWARDGoodbye.

Edward makes a move as if to kiss Bella, but, he turns away hurriedly and leaves through the window. Bella slowly collapses to the floor, finally releasing the tears she has tried to hold in. Her form twitches uncontrollably as sobs wrack through her body.

SEQ 08. EXT. Front of Cullen’s house. Early Morning. Cars and jeep with luggage. All the Cullens are dressed to travel and waiting for Edward. Edward arrives running from the Swan house.

EMMETTGuess what, Edward? Rosalie and me are planning to go to Africa on another honeymoon!

Бела Кълан

EMMETT(passing by in his jeep) Got a head start on you, little bro! You can’t outrun me with this baby!

SEQ a. EXT. Highway. Convoy of Carlisle and Rosalie’s cars, then Emmett’s jeep and Edward’s car. Edward suddenly turns his car and goes opposite from where the Cullens are headed.

ALICE(from Emmett’s jeep) Edward! No! Don’t go after her!

SEQ b. INT. Carlisle’s Car.

CARLISLEJust let him be to sort things out. He’ll come back when he’s ready.

SEQ c. EXT. Highway. Emmett’s Jeep.

EMMETTWhere’s Edward off to? I hate it when you guys do that. Why can’t you talk like regular vampires?

SEQ a. EXT. Front of Cullen’s House. Afternoon. Coming from school, Bella hurriedly exits her truck and rushes to the door only to find it unlocked.

SEQ b. INT. Inside the Cullen’s House. Bella rushes through the entrance and up the stairs, which are now devoid of furniture, paintings and decor.

SEQ 09c. INT. Edward’s bedroom. Bella stares at the empty white room.

BELLAHe’s gone.

SEQ . EXT. Forest. Early evening. It’s raining steadily. Bella runs through the forest, instinctively trying to find their special meadow. She doesn’t notice a big shadow following her. Images of Edward and their time together flash through her mind.

SEQ . EXT. Forks sky. The moon has gone into new moon phase. It gets dark. Bella has slowed to a walk. She slowly collapses and lies semi-unconscious on the forest bed. Before she totally loses consciousness, she spies a large dark shape coming nearer. The last thing she remembers is seeing a wolf-shaped necklace.

SEQ . EXT. Forest. Shot of running of what appears to be “human” legs, closely followed by the four-legged kind. More join the hunt until there are at least 5 wolves.

SEQ . EXT. La Push beach. The “human” legs run into the water. Wolf Jacob follows then halts abruptly, turns back, acknowledges the Alpha, and stands at his side. The whole pack stares out to the open sea where the silhouette of a strong swimmer is visible. The pack howls a warning for the intruder.

SEQ . EXT. Open sea. Edward Cullen is driving a powerful motorboat and approaching the harbor.

CHARLIEWhat’s wrong with her, doc? It’s been a week since Jacob Black found her in the forest. She doesn’t want to eat or sleep. I’m going crazy here. I don’t know what to do. Do we need to hospitalize her?

DR. GERANDYThere’s nothing physically wrong with her. I think what she needs more is someone to talk to.

RENEEWell, actually, I didn’t mean just for a vacation. Charlie and I have been talking. We thought it would be best if you moved back in with me. Phil’s really excited to see you.

BELLAWhat?!! How dare you make a decision about my life? I’m eighteen, and I can choose what to do! It’s my life! You have no right! I want to stay here in Forks.

Bella cuts off the connection. Charlie knocks on the door. Bella flings it open.

Do you want me out of this house? Why didn’t you say anything? Just give me a little time to look for a place, and –

CHARLIEBells, Bells… You’ve got it all wrong. Of course, I want you to stay here. I was just worried that I can’t seem to help you. I just thought your mother can take better good care of you at this time.

BELLAI’m sorry, Dad. I know I’m being a pain right now.

Charlie awkwardly hugs Bella.

CHARLIEI wish I can make the pain go away. It’s going to be okay, baby. You’ll be okay.

SEQ . INT. Biology Classroom. Bella automatically goes to the same table that she and Edward used to occupy. She pauses then deliberately sits somewhere else.

SEQ . EXT. School Hallway. Bell rings. Bella is the first out of the classroom as the hallway fills with students.

SEQ . EXT. School Parking Lot. Bella hurriedly boards her truck. Mike and Angela break away from the group and try to run after her.

ANGELABella!

MIKEBells! Wait up!

Jessica jealously pulls Mike back.

JESSICAWhat are you doing? You’re making a spectacle of yourself.

Bella ignores them and drives away. Angela stares after her truck.

SEQ a. INT. Bella’s truck. She suddenly spies the new radio / CD player. She pulls over, and tries to remove it. In her attempts, she accidentally presses the play button. Edward’s lullaby fills the truck, which makes her even more frantic to rip out the radio / CD player.

CHARLIEBella. When your mom and I divorced, I went to– uhm, you know. A shrink.

BELLA(reluctantly) I’ll check out the school’s guidance counselor tomorrow after my last class.

SEQ . INT. English classroom.

MR. BERTYEven better than seeing Shakespeare being performed is performing it yourselves.

JESSICAYou mean the guys have to wear tights?!? Oohhh… Nice.

The whole class laughs and jeers. The boys tease and taunt each other.

MR. BERTY(shakes his head) No need. We can make a modern version of Romeo and Juliet with everybody in jeans and shirts. We’ll study it in class first.

SEQ . EXT. School grounds. Baseball class.

COACHBella, don’t hit the ball, okay? Bella, did you hear me?

Bella nods.

COACH(to the pitcher) Let’s just go for a walk. (under his breath) For safety’s sake.

Bella stands still as the ball passes her. Bella has a flashback of Edward and she driving to the baseball field, Edward fixing the cap on her hair, laughing, etc. During the fourth pitch, she remembers James and his hunt. She accidentally drops the bat on the catcher’s head.

MIKEOW!

BELLAI’m sorry.

MIKEIt’s okay. I’m okay!

SEQ . INT. Guidance Counselor’s Office.

COUNSELORSo, Bella, how did your day go? Is there anything you wanted to talk about?